Indie drama films dominate this year’s 38th Gawad Urian with Dagitab by Giancarlo Abrahan and Barber’s Tales by Juna Lana leading the nominees with 11 nominations including Best Picture and Best Direction.
Dagitab, which stars Noni Buencamino and Eula Valdez are in a cut throat competition with the Eugene Domingo-helmed film, Barber’s Tales. Both are also nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Actor, and Best Actress categories, among others.
Dagitab and Barber’s Tales are followed closely by Bwaya (Francis Xavier Pasion) and Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon (Lav Diaz) with 10 nominations each. The four films are also in the race for Best Picture.
Aside from awarding the best in Philippine cinema, the 38th Gawad Urian also recognizes Filipino icons who contributed in shaping the film industry. This year, Nora Aunor is the recipient of the Natatanging Gawad Urian. Her performance in Dementia also led her to bag a nomination for Best Actress along with Angeli Bayani (Bwaya), Ai Ai De las Alas (Ronda), Eugene Domingo (Barber’s Tales), Eula Valdez (Dagitab), Nova Villa (1st ko si 3rd), Angelica Panganiban (That Thing Called Tadhana), and Hazel Orencio (Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon).
On the awards night, there will also be a tribute to National Arist Lamberto Avellana and to Nora Aunor, the Natatanging Gawad Urian awardee for their contributions in the film industry. The 2014 films cited by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) will also be given special recognition. The 38th Gawad Urian will be hosted by Angelica Panganiban, Robi Domingo, and Butch Francisco.
The nominees for the 38th Gawad Urian are the following:
PICTURE:
1. Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment/Octobertrain Films)
2. Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
3. Dagitab (Ten17P)
4. Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon,(Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
DIRECTION:
1. Giancarlo Abrahan, Dagitab (Ten17P)
2. Lav Diaz, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon, (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
3. Jun Lana, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
4. Jason Paul Laxamana, Magkakabaung (ATD Entertainment)
5. Francis Xavier Pasion, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
6. Kanakan-Balintagos, Esprit de Corps (Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival)
ACTOR:
1. Robert Arevalo, Hari ng Tondo (Reyna Films, Central Digital Lab)
2. Noni Buencamino, Dagitab (Ten17P)
3. Allen Dizon, Magkakabaung (ATD Entertainment)
4. Juan Miguel de Guzman, That Thing Called Tadhana (Cinema One Originals, Epic Media, Monoxide Works)
5. Sandino Martin, Esprit de Corps (Cinema One Originals
6. Robin Padilla, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions)
7. Arnold Reyes, Kasal (Mabuhay Kolektib)
8. Jerico Rosales, Red (Cinema One Originals)
9. J. C. Santos, Esprit de Corps (Cinema One Originals)
10. Dennis Trillo, The Janitor (APT Entertainment, Inc.)
ACTRESS:
1. Nora Aunor, Dementia (Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company/Regal Films)
2. Angeli Bayani, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
3. AiAi De las Alas, Ronda (Phoneix Features)
4. Eugene Domingo, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
5. Hazel Orencio, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon, (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
6. Angelica Panganiban, That Thing Called Tadhana (Cinema One Originals, Epic Media, Monoxide Works)
7. Eula Valdez, Dagitab (Ten17P)
8. Nova Villa, 1st ko si 3rd (Real Films In partnership with VFX Studios, Bonfire Productions, Inc./Firestarters Production)
SUPPORTING ACTOR:
1. Nico Antonio, Red (Cinema One Originals/Creative program Inc, Brainchild Solutions and Seventh Film )
2. Roeder Camañag, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon, (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
3. Martin Del Rosario, Dagitab (Ten17P)
4. Joel Lamangan , Violator (Cinema One Originals)
5. Nicco Manalo, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
6. Karl Medina, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
7. Jess Mendoza, Mauban (Triple M Production, Inc.)
8. Noel Santodomingo, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon, (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
1. Shamaine Buencamino, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
2. Iza Calzado, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
3. Alessandra De Rossi, Mauban; Ang Resiko (Triple M Production, Inc. in cooperation with Blue Skies Productions)
4. Barbie Forteza, Marquina (Ten17P)
5. Karenina Haniel, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon, (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
6. Gladys Reyes, Magkakabaung (ATD Entertainment)
7. Gloria Sevilla, M: Mother’s Maiden Name (Eight Films)
SCREENPLAY:
1. Kanakan-Balintagos, Esprit de Corps (Cinema One Originals)
2. Jun Robles Lana, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
3. Lav Diaz, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon, (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
4. Francis Xavier Pasion , Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
5. Giancarlo Abrahan V, Dagitab (Ten17P)
6. Jason Paul Laxamana, Magkakabaung (ATD Entertainment)
7. Enzo Williams, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians
8. Remton Siega Zuasola, Soap Opera (Colorado Film Production)
9. Antoinette Jadaone, That Thing Called Tadhana (Cinema One Originals, Epic Media, Monoxide Works)
CINEMATOGRAPHY:
1. Alber Banzon & Gym Lumbera, Violator (Cinema One Originals)
2. Arnel Barbarona, Alienasyon (Talent Factory, Inc., Skyweaver Productions, Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, UPLB, Voyage Studios, PelikuLAB
3. Mycko David, Children’s Show (Cornelsen Films)
4. Neil Daza, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
5. Mackie Galvez, Dementia (Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company/Regal Films)
6. Carlo Mendoza, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
7. Carlo Mendoza, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions)
8. Sasha Palomares, That Thing Called Tadhana (Cinema One Originals, Epic Media, Monoxide Works)
9. Rommel Sales, Dagitab (Ten17P)
PRODUCTION DESIGN:
1. Whammy Alcazaren/Thesa Tang, Dagitab(Ten17P)
2. Hal Balbuena, Esprit de Corps (Cinema One Originals)
3. Joel Bilbao and Roy Lachica, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions)
4. Popo Diaz, Dementia (Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company/Regal Films)
5. Perry Dizon, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
6. Ron Factolerin, Alienasyon (Talent Factory, Inc., Skyweaver Productions, Office for Inititatives in Culture and the Arts, UPLB, Voyage Studios, PelikuLAB)
7. Maulen Fadul, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
8. Chito Sumera, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
EDITING:
1. Lawrence Ang, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
2. Lawrence Ang, Violator (Cinema One Originals)
3. Manet A. Dayrit, Hari ng Tondo (Reyna Films, Central Digital Lab)
4. Vanessa De Leon, Hustisya (Likhang Silangan Entertainment)
5. Lav Diaz, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
6. Tara Illenberger, The Janitor (APT Entertainment, Inc.)
7. Carlo Manatad, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
8. Melvyn M. Quimosing, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions)
9. Benjamin Tolentino, Dagitab (Ten17P)
MUSIC:
1. Diwa de Leon, Lorna (Cinema One/Creative Programs, Inc.)
2. Mon Espia, Dagitab (Ten17P)
3. Erwin Fajardo, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
4. Jesse Lucas, Alienasyon (Talent Factory, Inc., Skyweaver Productions, Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, UPLB, Voyage Studios, PelikuLAB
5. Myke Salomon, Hari ng Tondo (Reyna Films, Central Digital Lab)
6. Jorge Wieneke, #Y (Stained Glass Productions, Timeframe Productions, Media Ventures)
SOUND:
1. Corinne De San Jose, Violator (Cinema One Originals)
2. Mark Locsin, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)
3. Mark Locsin, Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment, Inc./Octobertrain)
4. Albert Michael Idioma, Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)
5. Adam Newns/Mikko Quizon, Dagitab (Ten17P)
The Gawad Urian Awards is the most esteemed film awards in the Philiippines. The nominees and the winners are chosen by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) who are composed of reputable pillars in Philippine cinema.
The MPP members are Rolando Tolentino, Grace Javier Alfonso, Butch Francisco, Mario Hernando, Bienvenido Lumbera, Miguel Rapatan, Benilda Santos, Dr. Nicanor Tiongson, Tito Genova Valiente and Lito Zulueta.
The 38th Gawad Urian will be held on June 16, 2015 and will be aired live in Cinema One. For more information, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel) and the official website of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (www.manunuri.com).
